... Neutral vowels: are those made with the lips neither rounded nor spread e.g Long vowels and short vowels • Long vowels: /, , , , / • Short vowels: /, , , , , , / • Long vowels ... long simple vowels • In terms of length, diphthongs are like long vowels The most important thing to remember about all the diphthongs is that the first part is much longer and stronger than ... part of the tongue which is raised we have: Front vowels: are those in the production of which the front of the tongue is the highest point e.g Back vowels: are those in the production of which the...